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Basic Coding Courses

Basic coding courses can help you learn programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and HTML, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and debugging techniques. You can build skills in writing clean code, understanding software development processes, and creating simple applications or websites. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) for coding, and frameworks that streamline web development, allowing you to apply your skills in practical projects.


Popular Basic Coding Courses and Certifications


  • N

    NVIDIA

    Introduction to Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Model

    ★ 4.6 (690) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Global Positioning Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Automation Engineering, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms

    ★ 4.8 (439) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Respiration

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Federal Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Compliance, Depreciation, Income Tax, Tax Management, Liquidation, Property Accounting, Tax Preparation, Partnership Accounting, Tax, Tax Planning, Corporate Accounting, Tax Laws, Fixed Asset, Real Estate Transactions, Capital Expenditure, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost Benefit Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Benefits Administration

    ★ 4.8 (979) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Google Workspace, Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Cleansing

    ★ 4.4 (1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Software, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Editing, Storytelling

    ★ 4.5 (793) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

    ★ 4.8 (369) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.6 (735) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Peripheral Devices

    ★ 4.9 (533) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Conceptos y Herramientas para la Física Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Physics, Integral Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

    ★ 4.6 (430) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

  • Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
  • Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • U.S. Federal Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics: Coursera
  • Introduction to Databases: Meta
  • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Workday Basics Series: Workday
  • Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python: University of London
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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